Bennett University Admission 2026: Eligibility, Application Process, Fees, Dates & Selection Criteria
If you've been shortlisting private universities in Greater Noida, Bennett University has probably come up more than once — and for good reason. Bennett University Admission 2026 is currently open. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in engineering, management, law, design, media and science. It was established in 2016 with The Times Group as its promoting body.
Depending on which course you're eyeing, you'll be shortlisted based on a combination of a national entrance score, the university's own test, or straightforward Class 12/graduation merit — sometimes topped off with a personal interview. This guide walks through everything you'd actually need before applying: what's changed recently, how the Bennett University application process works step by step, eligibility for each programme, the Bennett University fee structure, where scholarships can help, and how refunds are handled if plans change.
What's Changed Recently in Bennett University Admissions
A handful of admission-related dates are worth keeping on your radar right now if you're applying for the 2026 session:
- Candidates applying for B.Tech Biotechnology can use their NEET UG 2026 score for admission. Bennett accepts a valid NEET score for this specialisation. Class 12 merit, SAT India and CUET percentile are also accepted as alternative admission routes.
- ATMA 2026 results are already out, which is relevant for applicants using this exam for MBA, PGDM or MMS admission.
- CAT 2026 registration, the entrance score most MBA applicants at Bennett rely on, is open and closes September 15, 2026 — don't let this one slip.
- NMAT 2026 registrations stay open a little longer, until October 10, 2026, for those considering the MBA programme through this route instead.
- Law aspirants targeting the five-year BA LLB or BBA LLB should note CLAT 2026 registration closes October 31, 2026.
- CMAT 2027 registration hasn't opened yet but is expected to begin sometime in October 2026 — worth bookmarking if you're planning an MBA application a cycle ahead.
- Bennett University accepts CUET UG and CUET PG scores for eligible programmes. Candidates can use these scores as part of the selection process for the relevant undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
A Quick Look at Bennett University
Bennett University holds UGC approval and carries a NAAC A+ accreditation, which matters if you're weighing it against other private options in the NCR belt. The 68-acre campus in Greater Noida houses 18 undergraduate and 16 postgraduate programmes. What sets it apart on paper is the emphasis on industry tie-ups — think live projects, structured internships, and academic partnerships that extend beyond India — rather than a purely classroom-based curriculum.
Bennett University Admission 2026: How the Process Works
Bennett University follows different admission criteria for different programmes. Applicants should check the eligibility and selection process for their chosen programme before applying. Broadly, though, the university leans on a mix of your qualifying-exam marks and a relevant entrance score, sometimes followed by an interview. For BTech, that's JEE Main, SAT India or CUET; for MBA, it's CAT, CMAT or the university's own BUMAT; for law, CLAT or the in-house BULAT; and for design, either a national aptitude test or Bennett's own BUDAT. PhD applicants take the BRAT, Bennett University's research aptitude test.
A few important details to note are the application fees: ₹1,500 for Indian applicants and ₹2,000 for applicants from outside India. The application fee is non-refundable in both cases. Total tuition fees across programmes range from around ₹75,000 to ₹22 lakh for the full course duration. B.Des (Hons.) is among the higher-priced programmes. On the MBA side, the CAT cutoff for the 2025 cycle came in at the 25th percentile, and for context, Bennett was ranked 23rd nationally by India Today in 2025, with The Week placing its management programme at 140.
Scholarship-wise, there's more on offer than most applicants realise — merit and entrance-linked awards, plus dedicated schemes for a single girl child, siblings enrolled together, alumni returning for a postgraduate degree, sportspersons, and wards of defence personnel.
Bennett University Entrance Exam List by Programme
Because Bennett runs so many schools under one roof, applicants often aren't sure which entrance exam actually applies to them. Here's a straightforward breakdown by course group.
| Programme Group | Accepted Entrance Exams / Route |
|---|---|
| BTech (all specialisations except Biotechnology) | JEE Main, SAT India, CUET UG, or Class 12 merit |
| BTech Biotechnology / Integrated BTech-MTech Biotechnology | NEET, SAT India, CUET UG, or Class 12 merit |
| MBA / PGDM | CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT, NMAT, ATMA, GMAT, or the university's own BUMAT, followed by a personal interview |
| BDes / MDes | UCEED, NID entrance, NIFT entrance, SAT India, or the university's own BUDAT |
| BA LLB (Hons.) / BBA LLB (Hons.) | CLAT, LSAT India, CUET UG, or the university's own BULAT |
| MCA / BCA | Class 12/graduation merit with mathematics as a subject, along with CUET where applicable |
| BA / BBA / BCom / BSc | Class 12 merit and/or CUET UG score |
| PhD (all disciplines) | The university's own BRAT entrance test followed by an interview; candidates holding a valid GATE, NET, CSIR-JRF, SLET or Teacher Fellowship score are exempted from appearing in BRAT |
| MA / MSc / LLM / PG Diploma | Graduation merit and/or CUET PG score, followed by an interview where prescribed by the school |
Bennett University Application Process 2026, Step by Step
The whole thing happens online — there's no offline form to fill unless you specifically reach out to the admission office for a special case. The admission process has three main stages. Students first register and submit their application. The university then shortlists candidates based on entrance scores or interviews. Selected candidates can finally confirm their seats.
Step 1: Registering on the Admission Portal
You'll start by creating an account on Bennett's official admission portal. The application fee is ₹1,500 for Indian applicants and ₹2,000 for international applicants. Here's how the registration typically goes:
- Head to the official Bennett University website and click 'Apply Now'.
- Register with a mobile number or email ID, and verify it through the OTP you receive.
- Pick the programme you're applying for and hit 'Apply'.
- Fill in your personal, academic and contact information.
- Pay the application fee — card, net banking, whatever's convenient.
- Head back to your dashboard and click 'Continue application'.
- Enter your educational details and upload the required documents.
- Enter your entrance exam score, if the programme requires one.
- Double-check everything, then submit.
Documents Required for Bennett University Admission
It helps to have these scanned and ready before you even start the form — and keep the originals on hand too, since verification happens later:
- Your entrance exam scorecard — JEE Main for BTech applicants going that route, CLAT/LSAT for the law programmes, SAT, or whichever test applies to your course.
- Transfer certificate and character certificate from your last school, college or board.
- A medical fitness certificate.
- Three recent passport-size photographs.
- The anti-ragging undertaking, filled out online — this one's mandatory.
- Caste or category certificate, if you're applying under a reserved category.
- Aadhaar card.
- Graduation marksheet, if you're applying to a postgraduate programme.
- Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets.
Step 2: Selection and the Interview Round
Undergraduate programmes may require entrance exams such as JEE Main, while specific courses may accept scores from exams such as CMAT and CLAT. MBA and PhD applicants are required to take Bennett University's BUMAT and BRAT tests, respectively. The university may also assess applicants based on their academic performance. Some programmes include a personal interview after the initial shortlisting stage.
Step 3: Locking In Your Seat
After selection, candidates must present their original documents for verification. The seat is confirmed after the admission fee is paid within the specified deadline. Candidates should complete the payment on time to avoid cancellation of the admission offer.
Bennett University Fee Refund Policy 2026
Bennett University has a refund policy for students who withdraw after paying the fees. The refund process follows the applicable UGC guidelines. How much you get back depends entirely on when you raise the withdrawal request:
| Withdrawal / Cancellation Request Date | Refund |
|---|---|
| On or before September 30, 2026 | Full refund of the fees paid |
| Between September 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 | Refund processed after deducting a processing charge, capped at INR 1,000 |
Refunds are usually processed within 15 working days, once your application is complete and the no-dues formalities are cleared.
Bennett University Course-Wise Admission 2026
Bennett runs a fairly broad course catalogue — undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and doctoral — spread across several schools. Here's what applies to each major programme for the 2026 cycle.
Bennett University BTech Admission 2026
| Programme | Eligibility | Selection |
|---|---|---|
| BTech | Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics and one additional subject; aggregate of 55%-75% depending on specialisation | Merit / JEE Main / SAT India / NEET (Biotechnology only), followed by a personal interview |
The flagship BTech is a four-year, eight-semester programme run jointly by the School of Computer Science Engineering & Technology and the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, with specialisations ranging from Computer Science to Mechanical Engineering to Biotechnology. Bennett University also offers a five-year integrated B.Tech – M.Tech programme in Biotechnology. The programme is divided into ten semesters.
- The total programme fee ranges from approximately ₹7.7 lakh to ₹18.4 lakh, depending on the specialisation.
- You'll need a Class 12 pass with at least 55% aggregate to even be considered.
- CBSE, UP Board and ISC Class 12 results are accepted, along with a valid SAT India score.
M.E. / M.Tech Admission
Bennett University offers 11 postgraduate engineering specialisations. Programme duration ranges from two to five years, depending on the course structure and whether students choose a standard or integrated programme. Admissions for 2026 are open. Candidates can submit their applications through Bennett University's official admission portal.
B.Des Admission
Design aspirants get 9 course options under the four-year Bachelor of Design track. Selection here isn't just about marks — it typically factors in a design aptitude score (NID, NIFT, UCEED or Bennett's own BUDAT) alongside SAT India and your qualifying exam performance, with further evaluation handled by the design school itself.
Bennett University MBA Admission 2026
The MBA comes with 5 specialisation-based options and can run anywhere from 2 to 5 years depending on whether you pick full-time or executive mode. CAT scores drive most of the shortlisting, though ATMA, NMAT, CMAT and the in-house BUMAT are all accepted for specific intakes. You'll need at least a 50% aggregate at the undergraduate level to qualify.
BBA Admission
BBA is offered across 6 variants, taking anywhere from 3 to 5 years. Your Class 12 record does most of the heavy lifting here, with CUET or SAT India scores considered where relevant, and an interview added in for certain specialisations.
MCA Admission
The MCA runs across 3 course options over 2 to 5 years. You'll generally need a relevant undergraduate degree with mathematics somewhere in your academic background — either at Class 12 or graduation level — plus a decent score in whichever entrance test applies.
BA LLB Admission
Bennett offers one five-year integrated BA LLB programme. CLAT is the primary route in, though LSAT India and a few other national law entrance scores are also considered, and shortlisted candidates go through a personal interview before the final call.
BCA Admission
Bennett University offers BCA in three variants, with programme durations ranging from three to five years. Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics as a core or additional subject. Selection may be based on academic merit or an entrance score.
B.A., B.Com and B.Sc. Admission
If you're leaning toward the arts and sciences side, there's plenty of choice — 12 BA course options (3-4 years), 2 BCom options (3 years), and a BSc programme (3 years). These are largely merit-driven admissions, weighing Class 12 marks and CUET scores where the specific school asks for it.
PhD Admission
Research-minded candidates have a genuinely wide pool to pick from — 44 specialisation options across disciplines, typically running 3 to 5 years. Getting in means clearing BRAT, Bennett's own research aptitude test, followed by a research proposal review and interview with the relevant doctoral committee.
Other Postgraduate and Diploma Options
Bennett University also offers BBA LLB, a five-year integrated law programme, and a one-year LLM. The university also has three PG Diploma programmes, three MA programmes, two MSc programmes and short-term certificate programmes of six months. An MDes programme is available for students seeking postgraduate education in design. Eligibility and fees shift by specialisation here, so it's worth double-checking the specifics for your exact course on the official site before you apply.
Bennett University Scholarship 2026
Applicants should review the scholarship details before applying, as they may qualify for more than one scheme. Bennett University offers several scholarship options, with awards subject to the eligibility criteria and availability. In addition to merit-based scholarships, Bennett University offers the Chancellor's Scholarship Fund, also known as The Vineet Jain Scholarship. The university also provides fee concessions for siblings, single girl children, alumni and wards of defence personnel.
Merit Scholarship for BTech CSE
For Computer Science and Engineering specifically, how much you save depends on where your Class 12/CUET percentage, JEE Main percentile, SAT score or IB score falls:
| Scholarship | Class 12 % / CUET | JEE Percentile | SAT Score | IB Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 81-85.99 | 65-69.99 | 1201-1300 | 31-33 |
| 20% | 86-90.99 | 70-74.99 | 1301-1350 | 34-36 |
| 30% | 91-94.99 | 75-89.99 | 1351-1450 | 37-39 |
| 50% | 95 and above | 90 and above | 1451 and above | 40 and above |
Merit Scholarship for B.Des (Honours)
Design applicants have it slightly better — the slabs here actually go all the way up to a full fee waiver, based on your Class 12/CUET percentage, IB score, or your rank/score in NID, NIFT, UCEED, BUDAT or SAT:
| Scholarship | Class 12 % / CUET | IB Score | NID Rank | NIFT Rank | UCEED Rank | BUDAT Score | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | 75-79.99 | 31-33 | 751-900 | 3001-3500 | 1001-1200 | 70-74.99 | 1201-1300 |
| 20% | 80-84.99 | 34-36 | 501-750 | 2001-3000 | 751-1000 | 75-79.99 | 1301-1350 |
| 30% | 85-89.99 | 37-39 | 301-500 | 1501-2000 | 501-700 | 80-84.99 | 1351-1400 |
| 50% | 90-94.99 | 40 | 201-300 | 1001-1500 | 301-500 | 85-90.99 | 1451-1500 |
| 75% | 95-98.99 | 41 | 101-200 | 501-1000 | 151-300 | 91-94.99 | 1501-1550 |
| 100% | 99 and above | 42 | NA | NA | NA | 95 and above | 1551 and above |
Other Ways to Save
- Got a sibling studying here too? You both get a 10% fee waiver for the overlapping period — applies to children of the same parents, not cousins.
- If you're an only girl child, you qualify for a 10% tuition waiver for the entire duration of your programme.
- Bennett alumni returning for a postgraduate degree get a 10% concession on tuition fees.
- State, national and international-level sportspersons may receive up to a 50% tuition fee concession for the first year. Applicants must provide the required documents during registration.
- Children of serving or retired defence and paramilitary personnel may receive a 5% fee concession for the entire programme. This includes personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, CISF, BSF, CRPF, ITBP, NSG and SSB.